Efficient by Design — Since 1946
Centrifugal pumps built to outperform.
Made in the USA. Engineered for agriculture, industrial, municipal, and mining applications. Trusted by engineers worldwide for nearly 80 years.
80 years
Manufacturing
experience
40K
GPM max
capacity
89%
Peak pump
efficiency
USA
Assembled in
Portland, OR
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Clear Liquid Pumps
W, Y, R & H series — up to 89% efficiency for agricultural irrigation and water transfer.
Cutter Pumps
Handles flushables and debris that clog standard pumps — adjustable rotating blade design.
Self-Priming Pumps
STX/STH/STL series with patented Cycloseal® backplate — wastewater & slurry ready.
Submersible Pumps
Premium efficient motors, heavy-wall volutes, and Cornell’s auto-coupling system.
Solids Handling
1.25″ to 30″ discharge — up to 40,000 GPM for the toughest solids applications.
IoT Ecosystem
Co-Pilot, Pulse & RPM² — real-time monitoring and performance analytics.
Efficient by Design — Since 1946
Built differently — from the start.
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Reducing Operating Costs with Pump System Efficiency Upgrades
Pump systems play a major role in overall operating costs, especially in applications like irrigation, wastewater, and industrial processing. Even small improvements in efficiency can lead to significant savings over
Intake Piping Design: Reducing Turbulence for Stable, Efficient Pump Operation
Pump performance starts before fluid even enters the pump. Poor intake piping design can introduce turbulence, uneven flow, and air entrainment, all of which negatively impact efficiency and reliability. By
Why Pump Foundations Matter
A pump system is only as stable as the foundation it sits on. While pumps are engineered for durability, poor foundation design can introduce vibration, misalignment, and premature wear that
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